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G701 YVL

1990 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,461 mi
Last recorded94,461 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 YVL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2007 94,461 miles

Indicator warning lights not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s sill weak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 85,917 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 85,917 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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G701 YVL is a 1990 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G701 YVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G701 YVL registered?

G701 YVL is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G701 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G701 YVL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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